Aljamain Sterling is a Jamaican American professional mixed martial artist with a net worth of $1.5 million. At present, he is the champion of the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Read to know Sterling’s net worth, salary, earnings, wife, and other related information.
About Aljamain Sterling:
Born in New York, Sterling grew up with over a dozen of siblings. During his time in college years, the athlete developed an interest in MMA. Within his freshmen year, Sterling became a two-time NCAA Division III All-American. He also competed in wrestling throughout his amateur career.
In 2009, Sterling made his amateur career debut in MMA. With a submission win, he won his first bout. Within a short period, he compiled an amateur record of 6-1. Then in 2011, the boxer made his professional MMA debut under the UCC banner. Defeating Sergio da Silva via unanimous decision the won his debut match in the UCC 4 event.
In his third professional start, Aljamain Sterling won his first championship title. Defeating Claudio Ledesma, he earned the Ring of Combat bantamweight championship title at the Ring of Combat 36 event. The following fight, he shifted to the CFFC promotions. In the CFFC 11 event, he earned his second career title, the CFFC Bantamweight Championship. The Jamaican boxer then successfully defended the title in 4 following bouts.
Making his debut in 2014, Sterling won his first UFC bout at the UFC 170. He also faced his first career loss in a UFC fight against Bryan Caraway. He won the UFC Bantamweight title at UFC 259 defeating Petr Yan. Following that, he had a successful title defense fight against the same opponent. At present, he holds a career record of 21 wins and 3 losses. The boxer is ranked 7th in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound ranking.
Aljamain Sterling’s Net Worth:
In 2023, Sterling’s net worth is $1.5 million. Over the course of his MMA career at the UFC, the fighter earned around $1.24 million as prize money. His current guaranteed payout per fight averages $100,000. Below is a list of his income from recent bouts –
| Event | Guaranteed Purse | Bonus | Endorsement |
| UFC 273 | $250,000 | $230,000 | $4,500 |
| UFC 259 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $30,000 |
| UFC 238 | $76,000 | $123,000 | $10,000 |
| UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs Valasquez | $70,000 | $73,000 | $10,000 |
| UFC 228 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $10,000 |
Sterling’s Endorsements:
Sterling is affiliated with various companies. Some of his sponsors are Body Armour, Draftkings, P3, Everlast, Trojan, Toyota, and Speedy Bear.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Aljamain Antoine Sterling |
| Nickname | Funk Master |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Date of Birth | July 31, 1989 |
| Debut | 2010 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Age | 33 |
| Birthplace | Uniondale, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Father’s Name | Cleveland Sterling |
| Mother’s Name | Sophie Sterling |
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Twitter Handle | @funkmasterMMA |
| Instagram Handle | @funkmastermma |
Sterling’s Wife:
Aljamain Sterling is currently engaged to Rebecca Cruz. Cruz is his long-term girlfriend, whom he started dating back in 2011. They have been together since.
His Age:
Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, USA. This year, he is 33 years old.
His Height and Weight:
The professional martial artist’s height is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) and he weighs 135 lb (61 kg). Currently, he is the bantamweight division champion in the UFC.
His Nickname:
Sterling is called the “Funk Master”. He earned the nickname for his unorthodox wrestling style of fighting in MMA. His name is very popular among his fans and peers.
Aljamain Sterling’s stats:
Mixed Martial Arts Overview
| Category | Win | Loss |
| Knockout | 2 | 1 |
| Submission | 8 | 0 |
| Decision | 10 | 2 |
| Disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Career Title
| Title | Year |
| Ring of Combat: Bantamweight Championship | 2011 |
| CFFC Bantamweight Championship | 2011-2013 |
| UFC Bantamweight Championship | 2021- |
UFC Stats: 2022 YTD
| Category | Stats |
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 4.6 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 50% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 2.24 |
| Significant Strike Defense | 60% |
| Avg Takedowns Landed per 15min | 1.71 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 21% |
| Takedown Defense | 41% |
| Avg Submissions Attempted per 15min | 0.8 |
Aljamain Sterling: ‘I am Going to be a Hard Guy to Beat’ | UFC 280
FAQ about Aljamain Sterling
What is Aljamain Sterling’s Net Worth in 2023?
Sterling’s net worth is $1.5 million in 2023.
Is Sterling Married?
No. Sterling is currently engaged to Rebecca Cruz.
How Tall is He?
He is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall.
How Old is He?
The professional MMA athlete is 33 years old.
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